David Lynch - "Crazy Clown Time" video

Just posted on You Tube the other day...... a word of warning - if you are from another planet and are not familiar with the works of David Lynch, this video contains nudity and course language, as the disclaimers usually say. Enjoy the weirdness that is David Lynch, as he sings descriptive lyrics in a falsetto voice.



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David Lynch: Creativity Never Sleeps

As I've reported here earlier (scroll down), besides creating a commercial for the 2012 Vienna Film Festival, David has recorded an album, done another commercial (for Dom Perignon), and designed the interior of a Paris club whose name is derived from a fictitious one in his film Mulholland Drive.  Also in Paris, is a exhibit of his artwork. He's also edited an issue of Film and Music for The Guardian newspaper, as well as publish a book of drawings.

Also in The Guardian, is a report that 50 minutes of newly-discovered footage from Blue Velvet, re-edited and supervised by Lynch, was included in the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD. (Read about the Blu-ray release by Adam Jahnke at The Bottom Shelf.)

Yes, he's had a very busy, creative year and shows no signs of stopping.

Musically, David's past musical endeavours has always included his friend and fellow "partner-in-crime" creatively, Angelo Badalamenti. Last month, saw the release of Crazy Clown Time, a solo project endeavour, without previous collaborators Badalamenti, Sparklehorse and Danger Mouse, and pianist Marek Zebrowski.

A free download of the seven-minute title track is available at davidlynch.com (after submitting your email address). Posted on You Tube is a 22-minute preview of the album, a creation full of revealing influences of his past collaborations. Listen for yourself:



As reported at the NOWNESS website, David has been working on an ad for Dom Perignon, as well as designing the interior of Club Silencio in Paris.

Here's a video regarding his work with Dom Perignon:



Further details on this can be found here.

Also at NOWNESS is a look at David's interior designing skills. Inspired by the Club Silencio in Mulholland Drive, he was commissioned to create a real-life club. Since NOWNESS have created a beautiful layout, allow me to direct you to their site for images and text in regards to this venture.

NOWNESS: David Lynch's Club Silencio

David's creativity is truly abundant in may art forms, as we have seen. From what appears to be a collection of papers found in his desk drawers, and around his house, and probably his coat pockets, Steidl and Foundation Cartier have published Works On Paper.

To quote AnOther Magazine's Laura Bradley,  "He began drawing and painting in his early childhood and this vast collection of dreamlike sketches, watercolors and minimalist doodles – carefully conserved by Lynch since his adolescence and regularly used by him as a source of inspiration – offers a unique glimpse into the artist's creative process. Using all types of media, including Post-it notes, napkins and original screenplays for Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, the diverse and complementary nature of these drawings allows us to dive into Lynch’s universe and establish links between his artwork and his films."

Also sponsored by the Foundation Cartier, is a current exhibit in Paris called "Mathematics - A Beautiful Elsewhere". An installation of new works, it not only includes drawings from Lynch, but also works from Patti Smith and Takeshi Kitano, amongst others.  As you can see from the poster, the exhibit runs until March 2012.

So it goes...... the 66 year old Lynch shows no sign of slowing down, which his fans are extremely grateful for.  Stay tuned.

 

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David Lynch's new short - The 3 R's

Commissioned by the Vienna International Film Festival, acclaimed director David Lynch has created a 73-second commercial for the renowned fest.

In keeping with the mysterio man that he is, and the cryptic, thought-provoking, head-scratching images and accompanying sounds that are the films of Mr. Lynch, this commercial short is not any different.

It begins with what seems to be a fly's point-of-view of a man, seemingly known as "Pete" (with weird bug eyes!?) holding a rock in each hand. Like some strange, lost educational film from the 50's, we are asked to answer the question, "How many rocks does Pete have?". Incorrect answers are written in chalk by two different women in a darkened room.

What all this has to do with films and the festival is anyone's guess.  Is Pete a symbol for the festival? Are the rocks a symbol for the films? Is Pete a reference to the Twin Peaks' character? And what does the title "The 3R's" refer to? Try to decipher for yourself as you watch.......

The Blue Seeds: Germinating Soundscapes

This Montreal band came to my attention after I had the pleasure of hearing their song, Lost Highway, for the first time today. They would be pleased to know that they have another fan in me.

Since the title evokes a David Lynch-ian atmosphere, I was not disappointed to discover that that is exactly the sound they were going for. This track would definitely not be out of place on the jukebox in the diner in Twin Peaks.

To quote their bio, "The Blue Seeds has....succeeded in creating it's own unique soundscape that is as mysterious as a David Lynch movie and as refined as Wim Wenders' pictures. A must listen album for all Neko Case and Portishead's aficianados."

The cinematic references are well deserved. One can often envision the sounds as music from an imaginary film. Their rich, textural arrangements are filled with the sounds of a wide variety of instruments - electric guitars, analog keyboards, mellotron, and even vibraphone.

Their sound has not gone unnoticed, as Kid Loco has given them a remix, downloadable for free from the band's website. Their debut album, recorded in Montreal and Faenza, Italy, also boasts the collaboration of Dustin O'Hallaran of the Devics. The track "My Fair Weather Friend" has also been included in the film "Degrassi Goes Hollywood" as well the the soundtrack. Needless to say, they are bursting with promise.

Enjoy a taste of the multi-instrumental debut, and be sure to visit their website to hear samples of the rest of the album, which can be purchased by direct download from the site.

mp3: Blue Seeds - Lost Highway



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